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WHITENING

/ˈhwaɪtnɪŋ/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of WHITENING

verb

(To cause) to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch.

"Age had whitened his hair."

noun

A substance, such as a bleach, used to make something white or whiter.

noun

The process of making something white or whiter.

Examples of WHITENING in a Sentence

  • "Age had whitened his hair."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is WHITENING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, WHITENING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: WHITENING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for WHITENING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter whitening Total
Scrabble 441111112 16
WWF 431112123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHITENING

100 words from the letters in WHITENING

8-letter words

How to Use WHITENING in Word Games

WHITENING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WHITENING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WHITENING

What does WHITENING mean?
WHITENING is a verb. (To cause) to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch.
Is WHITENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHITENING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHITENING worth in Scrabble?
WHITENING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from WHITENING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in WHITENING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.